TEA Traffic Enforcement Agent Parking and Traffic Regulations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A vehicle is parked within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. What action should a Traffic Enforcement Agent take?
- Issue a parking violation summons (Correct answer)
- Call the fire department immediately
- Have the vehicle towed without issuing a summons
- Warn the driver verbally only
Correct answer: Issue a parking violation summons
Parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant is a violation and the TEA should issue a parking summons.
Question 2: What does a red curb marking typically indicate to a Traffic Enforcement Agent?
- No parking at any time (Correct answer)
- No parking during street cleaning hours
- Loading zone only
- Handicapped parking zone
Correct answer: No parking at any time
A red curb indicates no stopping, standing, or parking at any time.
Question 3: A driver argues their meter has just expired by one minute. How should a TEA respond?
- Issue the summons since the meter has already expired (Correct answer)
- Give a 5-minute grace period before issuing
- Void the in-progress summons if the driver returns
- Require the driver to call a supervisor
Correct answer: Issue the summons since the meter has already expired
Once a meter expires, the vehicle is in violation and a summons may be issued.
Question 4: Which of the following vehicles is generally exempt from alternate-side parking regulations in many U.S. cities?
- Vehicles displaying a valid disability placard (Correct answer)
- Rental vehicles with out-of-state plates
- Vehicles operated by city council members
- Vehicles parked for fewer than two hours
Correct answer: Vehicles displaying a valid disability placard
Vehicles displaying a valid disability placard are typically exempt from alternate-side parking rules.
Question 5: A TEA observes a vehicle double-parked and blocking a bus stop. Which violation should be noted FIRST on the summons?
- The most serious or primary violation at that location (Correct answer)
- Whichever violation was observed first in time
- The violation with the highest fine
- Both violations must appear on separate summonses
Correct answer: The most serious or primary violation at that location
TEAs are trained to note the primary (most serious) violation first when multiple violations exist.
Question 6: How far from a crosswalk must a vehicle be parked to avoid a parking violation?
- At least 20 feet before the crosswalk (Correct answer)
- At least 10 feet before the crosswalk
- At least 15 feet before the crosswalk
- At least 5 feet before the crosswalk
Correct answer: At least 20 feet before the crosswalk
Most jurisdictions prohibit parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.
Question 7: A TEA finds a vehicle parked in a space marked 'Street Cleaning — Mon & Thu 8AM–11AM' on a Monday at 10:30 AM. What is the correct action?
- Issue a parking violation summons (Correct answer)
- Wait until 11:00 AM before issuing
- Contact dispatch to arrange towing
- Place a warning notice under the wiper
Correct answer: Issue a parking violation summons
The vehicle is parked during an active street cleaning restriction and is in violation, requiring a summons.
TEA Traffic Enforcement Agent Parking and Traffic Regulations 2
A vehicle is parked within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
What action should a Traffic Enforcement Agent take?